We are less than a year away from the 2020 Census, and it is mired in controversy, much of which stands potentially to impact New York City. It all comes down to one thing: the citizenship question. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced that he’s ordered the Census Bureau to add one question to the general census survey that hasn’t appeared since 1950: “Is this person a citizen of the United States?” Though a judge ruled the question could not appear, as it hadn’t for so long, the feds argue the DOJ wants to use it to help enforce the Voting Rights Act. The case has fast-tracked to the Supreme Court and a decision is expected by the first of June. Opponents argue it will have a chilling effect on immigrants, especially undocumented immigrants, living in the shadows in fear of ICE sweeps. Cities like New York with its half a million undocumented immigrants would lose money and representation if there is an undercount. As it is likely the Supreme Court will rule in favor of keeping the citizenship question, our guests discuss the affects it could have on our city should immigrants not fill out their census forms, and, keeping in mind that the constitution decries that “all” residents be counted, what can we do to make sure we get a full and fair count.